What the records say
- When
- 30 Jan 1944 – 2 Feb 1944
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 41.40° N, 13.98° E
- Description
- 1944 battle during World War II
- War
- World War II
Battle of Cisterna
1944 battle of World War II in Italy
The Battle of Cisterna took place during World War II, on 30 January–2 February 1944, near Cisterna, Italy, as part of the Battle of Anzio, part of the Italian Campaign. The battle was a clear German victory, which also had repercussions on the employment of U.S. Army Rangers that went beyond the immediate tactical and strategic results of the battle.
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